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Assign ICD-10-CM codes for alcohol abuse and related disorders
Nationwide studies show increases in rates of alcohol-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations over the past decade. Review ICD-10-CM documentation and reporting for alcohol abuse and related complications.

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Demystify documentation and ICD-10-CM coding for diabetes mellitus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that over 30 million people in the U.S. have diabetes mellitus and 25% don’t know they have it. Lori-Lynne Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, CDIP, COBGC, writes about characteristics of the diabetes and ICD-10-CM coding for the disease.
Taking your first step in outpatient CDI
As with any new clinical documentation integrity (CDI) initiative, there are many possible starting points for outpatient CDI. Review advice from healthcare professionals at Trinity Health on how to successfully implement an outpatient CDI program.
Healthcare News: CDC publishes ICD-10-CM index and tabular addenda for new vaping code
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published an ICD-10-CM index and tabular addenda with reporting criteria for new ICD-10-CM code U07.0 (vaping-related disorders). The agency also updated its MS-DRG grouper software package to accommodate the new code.
Q&A: Billing and reporting requirements for an insulin infusion pump
Q: What are the billing and reporting requirements for HCPCS Level II code E0784 (external ambulatory insulin infusion pump)?
 

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